2a. The benefits of neutering (the pros of neutering) - why we neuter cats. 2b. The disadvantages of desexing (the cons of desexing) - why some choose not to neuter cats. 3. Information about neutering age: when to neuter a cat. 3a. Current desexing age recommendations. 3b. Neuter...
for females, the risk for mammary cancer (which is fatal in more than 85 percent of diagnosed cases) is reduced by 91 percent if a cat is spayed before her first estrous cycle; for males: neutering lessens aggression and urine marking, as well as roaming behaviors, which can result ...
In terms of dog characteristics, neutering dramatically increased both BCS and the risk of being heavy/obese in male dogs but not in bitches. BCS and the risk of being heavy/obese increased in senior bitches and decreased in senior male dogs. The risk of being heavy/obese was higher in ...
Making the case for surgical neutering Traditionally, veterinarians in the U.S. have strongly advocated for surgical neutering of male dogs, and most dog owners follow this recommendation. The impetus for this primarily has been population control and a desire to reduce rates of euthanasia for u...
Thyroxine concentrations did not change after neutering; however, free thyroxine concentration was significantly higher in females than males before neutering. Baseline concentrations of NEFA were significantly higher in female than male cats before but not after neutering. Suppression of NEFA ...
The first thing I would recommend doing is to have your vet examine a urine sample form Storm to determine if there is a medical reason for his urinating. If a cat has crystals in the urine or inflammation in the bladder this can cause this bad behavior. ...
Behavior Which is better on the behavior front? Well if it’s male vs female dogs and not the breed we’re talking about, we’re afraid we don’t have a straight answer! As you might expect, your dog’s behavior (like humans!) has a lot to do with their upbringing. So the love...
Before dividing the male cats into groups, all male cats had been proven to have bilaterally descended testes and to be sexually potent (exhibit normal testosterone mediated behavior) that was following clinical examination for testicular size, sexual interest toward estrous queens, and assaying serum...
What you are describing sounds like territorial behavior in rabbits. It is a good idea to talk to your vet about having your boys neutered. Most vets will do a rabbit neuter any time after 2-3 months of age as long as the vet feels that they are large enough to handle an anesthetic...
Neutering increases the risk of obesity in male dogs but not in bitches - A cross-sectional study of dog- and owner-related risk factors for obesity in Danish companion dogsOverweightCanineBody condition scoreLexington Attachment to Pets ScaleKnowledge of risk factors for canine obesity is an ...